Patrick Corbin is officially introduced as the newest member of the Washington Natinonals starting staff.

Todd Dybas sits two for exclusive interviews with both Corbin and GM Mike Rizzo. Of course it's not all all about Corbin, Todd asks Rizzo the mandatory question about Bryce Harper (10:12).

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For the inaugural episode, featuring Tim Murray, Todd Dybas, and Tim Shovers, a reaction to the Nationals signing Patrick Corbin to a 6 year deal. Should the team continue to invest in starting pitching while much of the league is trending in a different direction?

Then of course plenty of Bryce Harper Talk ahead of the Winter Meetings in Vegas (13:57) How does the Corbin money play into it? Where will he end up and what are the driving forces behind his ultimate decision?

Finally, tips of the cap to GM Mike Rizzo for the Yan Gomes acquisition (41:08).

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